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Mississippi Edition: Tuesday, January 26th

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Gov. Bryant's Inauguration

Gov. Phil Bryant is preparing to give his State of the State Address later today. Gov. Bryant was just elected to his second term in November. Republican State Senator Terry Burton of Newton told MPB's Desare Frazier he expects the governor to cover some of the subjects he mentioned in his inaugural speech earlier this month.

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SNAP Benefits Changes

Mississippians living on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- or SNAP -- could lose their benefits if they don't find work soon. The Federal Government requires that people 18 to 49 years of age with no children get a job to be eligible for SNAP. Because of its high jobless rate, that rule has not applied to Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Department of Human Services, state leaders did not reapply for that exemption this year. That means individuals who fail to meet the mandatory work requirements will only receive three months of benefits within a 36-month period. Suzanne Anderson of the State Department of Human Services spoke with MPB's Maura Moed.